Isaac Watts was born in July of 1674 in Southampton, England. His father, Isaac, was imprisoned at the time of his birth for his being a deacon of a dissenting church. Because of their non-conformity Watts was never able to… Continue Reading
During a mission trip to inner-city Kansas City I found myself sharing the gospel with a homeless man. As his alcohol-laced breath washed over me I began wondering if this man was actually a believer. He was speaking as if… Continue Reading
In a letter to William Cowper, John Newton discuss the trepidation that he and certainly Cowper feel upon releasing a new book. In the midst of this Newton displays for us what should be the motivation of all authors (even… Continue Reading
Does God wound thy spirit, does he make it sick, and dost thou seek to unlawful means for help? Dost thou go to thy company, to music, to good cheer, to relieve thee? Oh this provokes God against thee!…those that… Continue Reading